Pas-de-Calais, France

Coordinates: 50° 31' 48.97" N, 2° 38' 26.99" E

Lebanon

Coordinates: 34° 0' 25" N, 36° 12' 14" E

[Babilon]

Al Hillah, Babil province, Iraq

Coordinates: 32° 32' 11" N, 44° 25' 15" E

A parish in the hundred of Chilford, county of Cambridge. 4.5 miles north-west from Linton. The living is a discharged vicarage in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Ely.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Aargau, Switzerland

Coordinates: 47° 28' 0" N, 8° 18' 0" E

Warwickshire

OS grid ref: SP 345 745

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Coordinates: 44° 25' 00'' N, 12° 00' 00'' E

Reggio Calabria, Italy

Coordinates: 38° 17' 0" N, 15° 49' 0" E

Hertfordshire

OS grid ref: TL 245 335

Bavaria

Cathedral city

Coordinates: 49° 53' 30" N, 10° 53' 30" E

Market town and parish in the hundred of Bampton, county of Oxford. 16 miles west by south from Oxford; comprises the chapelry of Stifford and the hamlets of Aston with Cote, Chimney and part of Bright Hampton. The living is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Oxford.

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

County Down, Northern Ireland

OS grid ref: J 512 803

OR Bangor on Dee (Bangor-is-y-Coed), Wrexham, Wales

OS grid ref: SJ 395 455

nr Stirling [Estriuallin], Scotland

OS grid ref: NS 816 917

Meuse, France

Seat of the duchy of Bar

Coordinates: 48° 46' 19" N, 05° 09' 37" E

[Barcinona; Barcelone]

Catalonia, Spain

Coordinates: 41° 23' 0" N, 2° 11' 0" E

Lincolnshire

OS grid ref: TF 115 704

Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy

Coordinates: 44° 44' 0" N, 7° 19' 0" E

Apulia, Italy

Coordinates: 41° 8' 0" N, 16° 52' 0" E

A parish in the hundred of Charlton, county of Berks. 2.75 miles south-west by west from Wokingham. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Berks, diocese of Salisbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the hundred of Becontree, county of Essex. 23 miles south-west from Chelmsford, and 7 miles north-east from London. The living is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Essex and Diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Apulia, Italy

Coordinates: 41° 19' 0" N, 16° 17' 0" E

OS grid ref: TF 815 335

A parish in the hundred of Cashio, liberty of St Albans, county of Hertford. 10.25 miles north from London. The living is a rectory with the perpetual curacy of Chipping Barnet annexed, in the Archdeaconry of St Albans and Diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Hertfordshire

OS grid ref: TL 385 195

[Basill]

Switzerland

Coordinates: 47° 34' 0" N, 7° 36' 0" E

Hampshire

OS grid ref: SU 635 525

Lazio, Italy

Coordinates: 46° 6' 0'' N, 8° 45' 0'' E

Somerset

OS grid ref: ST 745 645

Sussex

OS grid ref: TQ 746 154

Unidentified

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the Atherstone division of the hundred of Hemlingford, county of Warwick, 4 miles west by south from Atherstone. The living is a discharged rectory in the Archdeaconry of Coventry, diocese of Coventry and Lichfield.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Calvados, Basse Normandie, France

Coordinates: 49° 16' 46" N, 0° 42' 10" W

[Bayon]

Aquitaine, France

Coordinates: 43° 29' 37" N, 1° 28' 30" W

Buckinghamshire

OS grid ref: SU 935 905

Dorset

OS grid ref: ST 475 015

[Berstede; Bersted]

Kent

OS grid ref: TQ 795 555

Rhône-Alpes, France

Coordinates: 46° 9' 18" N, 4° 35' 20" E

[Beauliene; Beaulien]

Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex

OS grid ref: TL 755 095

Hampshire

OS grid ref: SU 385 025

Hainault, Belgium

Coordinates: 50° 14' 00'' N, 4° 14' 00'' E

France

Coordinates: 49° 25' 49" N, 2° 5' 42.72" E

A market town and parish in the hundred of Wangford, county of Suffolk. 44 miles east-north-east from Bury St. Edmunds. The living is a rectory, with the vicarage of St. Mary Endgate annexed, in the Archdeaconry of Suffolk, diocese of Norwich

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Beckisborne not found, nearest is Beckenham:

Beckenhan is a parish in the hundred of Bromley and Beckingham, lathe of Sutton at Hone, county of Kent. 1 .5 miles west of Bromley, 10 miles south-southeast from London. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Rochester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish comprising the market town of Bedale, 4 townships and one hamlet, in the Eastern division of the wapentake of Hang, also one township in the wapentake of Hallikeld, North Riding of Yorkshire. 33.5 miles north-west from York. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Richmond, diocese of Chester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the second division of the hundred of Wallington, county of Surrey. 2 miles west from Croydon. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Surrey, Diocese of Winchester

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the hundred of Hoxne, county of Suffolk. 4.75 miles west-north-west from Framlingham. The living is a discharged rectory in the Archdeaconry of Suffolk and Diocese of Norwich.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

County town of Bedfordshire

OS grid ref: TL 055 495

Norfolk

OS grid ref: TM 285 925

Negev, Israel

Coordinates: 31° 14' 0" N, 34° 47' 0" E

Norfolk

OS grid ref: TG 385 075

Lebanon

Capital of Lebanon

Coordinates: 33° 53' 13" N, 35° 30' 47" E

Serbia

Capital of Serbia

Coordinates: 44° 48' 58.32" N, 20° 28' 53.76" E

[Benynden; Beninden]

Kent

OS grid ref: TQ 805 325

[Beneuentus; Beneuent; Beneuentum]

Campania, Italy

Coordinates: 41° 8' 0" N, 14° 47' 0" E

Cathedral city

A parish in the hundred of Samford, county of Sussex. 6.25 miles south-west from Ipswich. The living is a discharged vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Suffolk, diocese of Norwich

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

[Pergamopolis; Pergamus]

Mysia, Turkey

Coordinates: 49° 38' 60" N, 4° 32' 60" E

Lombardy, Italy

Coordinates: 45° 41' 42" N, 9° 40' 12" E

[Barrow]

North Brabant, Netherlands

Coordinates: 51° 30' 0" N, 4° 18' 0" E

Norfolk

OS grid ref: TG 305 015

Gloucestershire

OS grid ref: ST 684 989

Hertfordshire

OS grid ref: SP 995 082

Germany

Capital of the margraviate of Brandenburg

Coordinates: 52° 31' 0" N, 13° 25' 0" E

Middlesex, Southwark, London

Site of the Cluniac abbey of St Saviour's, which possessed an ancient cross found near the Thames in 1117; pilgrimage site [VCH: Surrey, vol 2 (1967) pp. 64-77]

Unidentified

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Czech Republic

Coordinates: 49° 57' 51" N, 14° 4' 26" E

Somerset

OS grid ref: ST 295 525

A parish, comprising the market town of Bury, 3 chapelries and 2 townships in the hundred of Salford, and 5 townships in the higher division of the hundred of Blackburn, county Palatine of Lancaster, 9 miles north-north-west from Manchester. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Chester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Not identified

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

capital of Franche-Comté

Coordinates: 47° 14' 35" N, 6° 1' 19" E

nr Jerusalem, West Bank

West Bank

Coordinates: 31° 42' 11" N, 35° 11' 44" E

Berkshire

OS grid ref: SU 435 865

A borough, market town and head of a liberty, having separate jurisdiction in the East Riding of the County of York. 9 miles north-east from Kingston upon Hull, Beverley comprises the parishes of St John, St Martin, St Mary and St Nicholas, all within the Archdeaconry of the East Riding and diocese of York. The living of St John is a perpetual curacy with that of St Martin united. The living of St Mary is a vicarage, with that of St Nicholas united.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the upper division of the hundred of Berkeley, county of Gloucester. 2 miles west-north-west from Tetbury. The living is a rectory, with the perpetual curacy of Kingscote annexed, in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Gloucester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Worcestershire

OS grid ref: SO 785 755

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Coordinates: 48° 6' 0" N, 9° 47' 0" E

Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Coordinates: 44° 48' 0" N, 7° 17' 0" E

Bicester, Oxfordshire

Augustinian priory

OS grid ref: SP 585 225

Hainaut, Belgium

Coordinates: 50° 19' 0" N, 4° 15' 0" E

A chapelry in the parish of Great Burstead, hundred of Barnstaple, county of Essex. 9.5 miles south-south-west from Chelmsford. The living is a perpetual curacy annexed to the vicarage of Great Burstead, in the Archdeaconry of Essex and Diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Essex

OS grid ref: TQ 675 945

in the southeast of the city of London

OS grid ref: TQ 332 806

Mainz-Bingen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Coordinates: 49° 58' 1" N, 7° 53' 42" E

Norfolk

OS grid ref: TF 979 398

A parish in the Colchester division of the hundred of Lexden, county of Essex. 5 miles south-west from Colchester. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Colchester, diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Essex

OS grid ref: TL 705 415

Kent

OS grid ref: TQ 685 605

Berkshire

OS grid ref: SU 855 855

Hertfordshire

OS grid ref: TL 495 215

near Southampton, Hampshire

OS grid ref: SU 552 173

Island, 2 miles long and 1 mile wide, lying 2 miles south-west of St David's Head. Most of the island is now in the care of the National Trust.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Further information supplied by Tom Freeman: Ramsey Island, just north of Bride's bay. In the 16th century it was owned by the Bishop of St. David's.

Lewisham, London

OS grid ref: TQ 395 765

A chapelry in the parish of Manchester, hundred of Salford, county Palatine of Lancaster. 3.5 miles north-north-east from Manchester. The living is a perpetual curacy in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Chester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Leek Wootton, Warwickshire

OS grid ref: SP 287 675

A parish in the hundred of Wootton, county of Oxford. 2 miles south from Woodstock. The living is a rectory with the chapelry of New Woodstock annexed, in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Oxford.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Gateshead

OS grid ref: NZ 175 625

[Bloys]

Loire valley, France

Coordinates: 47° 35' 38" N, 1° 19' 41" E

Nottinghamshire

OS grid ref: SK 625 875

Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Coordinates: 44° 48' 0" N, 7° 7' 0" E

A parish in the hundred of Hinckford, county of Essex. 1 mile north from Braintree. The living is a rectory and the head of a Deanery, in the peculiar jurisdiction and patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Herefordshire

OS grid ref: SO 535 515

[Bodman]

Cornwall

OS grid ref: SX 065 675

nr Pinerolo, Turin, Piedmont, Italy

[Bononie; Bonomie; Bonony; Bononia]

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Coordinates: 44° 30' 27" N, 11° 21' 5" E

Cathedral city

Parish in the hundred of Salford, county Palatine of Lancaster, comprising the market town of Bolton, five chapelries, nine townships and one hamlet. 43 miles south-south-east from Lancaster. The living is a discharged vicarage in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Chester, in the patronage of the Bishop of Chester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Aquitaine, France

Coordinates: 44° 50' 19" N, 0° 34' 42" W

A parish in the hundred of Amesbury, county of Wilts. 3.75 miles south-east by east from Amesbury. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Salisbury

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Hungary

[Bosten]

Lincolnshire

OS grid ref: TF 335 445

Buckinghamshire

OS grid ref: SP 985 025

[Bullen; Boleyne; Bollayn; Bullenburgh]

Pas-de-Calais, France

Coordinates: 50° 43' 28" N, 1° 36' 43" E

[Bitures; Bituricae; Beturia; Burges]

Cher, France

Coordinates: 47° 5' 4" N, 2° 23' 47" E

Capital of historic province of Berry; cathedral city

As there is a series of 'Bournes' in this area, eg Bekesbourne, Bekesbourne Hill, Littlebourne, Patrixbourne,suggest:

TR 195 565

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Berkshire

OS grid ref: SP 705 335

A parish in the hundred of Faircross, county of Berks. 4.5 miles north-west by north from Newbury. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Berks, diocese of Salisbury.

There is also a Boxford in Suffolk, [TL 959 408] but this is more likely in context.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Kent

OS grid ref: TQ 775 585

[Bocksted; Boxsted]

Essex

OS grid ref: TM 005 315

Kronstadt: German; Brassó: Hungarian; Corona Brassovia: Latin) [Cronestat], Transylvania, Romania

Coordinates: 45° 40' 0" N, 25° 37' 0" E

Wiltshire

OS grid ref: SU 005 795

Wiltshire

OS grid ref: ST 825 615

nr Tournai, Walloon Brabant, Belgium

Coordinates: 50° 41' 0" N, 4° 16' 0" E

Possibly Braintree: text specifies Essex.

However, DL suggests Bramfield: TL 295 155

Bramfield is a parish in the hundred of Cashio, or Liberty of St. Albans, although locally in the hundred of Hertford, county of Hertford. 3.5 miles north-west from Hertford. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Huntingdon, Diocese of Lincoln.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the hundred of Hinckford, county of Essex. 11 miles north by east from Chelmsford, and 40 miles north-east from London. The living is a discharged vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Slovakia

Capital of Slovakia

Coordinates: 48° 8' 41" N, 17° 6' 46" E

A borough and market town, and the head of a union, having exclusive jurisdiction. Locally in the hundred of Merthyr Cynog, Pencelly and Devynock, county of Brecknock. 171 miles west by south from London. The town comprises the greater part of the parish of St John the Evangelist, with the chapelry of St Marys, the parish of St Davids, and the extraparochial districts of the castle and the college of Christchurch. The living of St Johns is a discharged vicarage with the perpetual curacy of St Marys annexed. The living of St Davids is a discharged vicarage. Both in the patronage of the Archdeacon of Brecknock.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Germany

Imperial free city 1186; cathedral city

Coordinates: 53° 4' 33" N, 8° 48' 27" E

A parish in the hundred of Brenchley and Horsemonden, lathe of Aylesford, county of Kent. 4.25 miles north from Lamberhurst. The living is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry and Diocese of Rochester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Somerset

OS grid ref: ST 335 505

(Brixia)

Lombardy, Italy

Coordinates: 45° 32' 0" N, 10° 14' 0" E

Cathedral city

Staffordshire

OS grid ref: SJ 885 085

nr Angrogna, Piedmont, Italy

Coordinates: 44° 50' 0" N, 7° 18' 0" E

A parish in the hundred of Tendring, county of Essex. Nine miles south-east from Colchester. The living is a discharged vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Colchester, Diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

on the River Fleet, London

Residence of Henry VIII 1515 - 1523; leased to the French ambassador 1531 - 39; became a prison and hospital in 1556

A port, borough, market town and parish, having separate jurisdiction, locally in the northern division of the hundred of Petherton, county of Somerset. 35 miles south-west from Bristol, 20 miles west-south-west from Wells. The living is a vicarage, with the rectory of Chilton Trinity united in the Archdeaconry of Taunton, diocese of Bath and Wells.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Not indentified.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the wapentake of Dickering, East Riding of Yorkshire, comprising the seaport and market town of Bridlington, two chapelries, three townships and one hamlet. 38 miles east-north-east from York. The living is a perpetual curacy, with the rectory of Argam annexed, in the Archdeaconry of the East Riding and diocese of York. The Priory was dissolved in 1538, following the treason of the Prior. It was then worth £682. 15. 9.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Ariège, France

Coordinates: 43° 12' 23" N, 1° 31' 9" E

A parish in the hundred of Whalesbone, rape of Lewes, county of Sussex. 30 miles east from Chichester. The living is a vicarage, with the rectory of West Blatchington annexed, in the Archdeaconry of Lewes and Diocese of Chichester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the hundred of Moreton, county of Berkshire. 2.5 miles west-north-west from Wallingford. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Berkshire, diocese of Salisbury, and in the patronage of the Bishop of Winchester

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Puglia, Italy

Coordinates: 40° 38' 0" N, 17° 56' 0" E

A city and county of itself, between the counties of Gloucester and Somerset. 34 miles south-west by south from Gloucester, 12 miles north-west from Bath. Bristol is the seat of a diocese, established in 1542. The city comprises the parishes of All Saints, St. Augustine, Christ Church, St. Owen, St. John Baptist, St. Leonard, St. Mary le Port, St. Mary Redcliffe, St. Michael, St. Nicholas, St. Peter, St. Werburgh, St. Stephen and St. Thomas. Also the Temple parish, and parts of St. James, St. Paul, St. Philip and St. Jacob. All are within the peculiar jurisdiction of the bishop. Christ Church, St. John Baptist, St. Mary le Port, St. Michael, St. Peter, St. Stephen and St. Werburgh are discharged rectories. St. Leonard, St. Mary Redcliffe, St. Nicholas, The Temple, St. Philip and St. Jacob are discharged vicarages. St. James and St. Thomas are perpetual curacies, the latter annexed to the vicarage of Bedminster, Archdeaconry of Bath, Diocese of Bath and Wells.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Oxfordshire

Moravia, Czech Republic

Coordinates: 49° 12' 0" N, 16° 37' 0" E

Unidentified

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the hundred of Willey, county of Bedford, 3.75 miles west-north-west from Bedford. The living is a vicarage in the archdeaconry of Bedford, diocese of Lincoln.

Or NGR: ST 965 655

A parish in the hundred of Patteme and Cannings, county of Wilts, 4 miles north-west from Devizes. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Salisbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A parish in the hundred of Munslow, county of Salop. 3 miles north-west by west from Ludlow. The living is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Salop and Diocese of Hereford.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

A member of the town and port of New Romney in the liberty of Romney Marsh, lathe of Shepway, county of Kent. 3.5 miles east by south from Rye. Formerly a parish within the liberty of Old Winchelsea.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Norfolk

Cluniac priory founded in 1195

OS grid ref: TG 349 332

A chapelry in the parish of Preston, hundred of Amounderness, county Palatine of Lancaster. 4.25 miles north by west from Preston. The living is a perpetual curacy in the Archdeaconry of Richmond, diocese of Chester. There is also a township of this name in the parish of Manchester, hundred of Salford, county Palatine of Lancaster.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Belgium

Seat of the counts of Flanders; cathedral city

Coordinates: 51° 13' 0" N, 3° 14' 0" E

Location unknown

Bay of Uri [Vrania], Lake Lucerne, Schwyz, Switzerland

Coordinates: 46° 59' 44" N, 8° 36' 17" E

[Brusels]

Belgium

Coordinates: 50° 51' 0" N, 4° 21' 0" E

Bulkington is a tything comprised in the parish of Keevil, in the hundred of Melksham, county of Wiltshire. 4 miles east from Trowbridge. The living (of Keevil) is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Wiltshire, Diocese of Salisbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

[Buckdone; Bugden]

near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

OS grid ref: TL 195 675

OS grid ref: SP 695 335

Historic county town of Buckinghamshire

London EC4N

Hungary

Capital of Hungary 1361 - 1541

Coordinates: 47° 30' 0 N, 19° 1' 60 E

Suffolk

OS grid ref: TM 335 895

A market town and parish in the hundred of Bampton, county of Oxford. 18.5 miles west-north-west from Oxford. The living is a discharged vicarage, with the perpetual curacy of Fulbrook annexed, in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Oxford.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Lincolnshire

OS grid ref: TF 030 067

Spain

Cathedral city

Coordinates: 42° 21' 0" N, 3° 42' 0" W

Buckinghamshire

OS grid ref: SU 925 825

A chapelry in the parish of St Michael, Lichfield; in the hundred of Offlow, county of Stafford. 3.5 miles west by south from Lichfield. A perpetual curacy in the peculiar jurisdiction of the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

northwest Turkey

1st Ottoman capital

Coordinates: 40° 11' 0" N, 29° 4' 0" E

[St Edmundsbury; Berry; Bery]

West Suffolk

OS grid ref: TL 855 645

Contains a ruined abbey, the shrine of St Edmund

A borough and market town, having exclusive jurisdiction, locally in the hundred of Thingoe, county of Suffolk. 26.5 miles north-west by north from Ipswich. The monastery at the dissolution was worth £2336 16s. per annum. Bury comprises the parishes of St. Mary and St. James. The living of each is a donative in the patronage of the mayor and corporation.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Piedmont, Savoy

Coordinates: 44° 31' 0" N, 7° 28' 0" E

A parish in the hundred of Loxfield-Dorset, rape of Pevensey, county of Sussex. 1.75 miles north-north-east from Uckfield. The living is a rectory, with the perpetual curacy of Uckfield annexed, in the exempt Deanery of south Mailing, within the peculiar jurisdiction and patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

Stade, Hamburg, Germany

Coordinates: 53° 28' 37" N, 9° 42' 4" E